The way Trippier has taken the testing in his stride was made even more impressive by the way in which other summer signings Felipe, Hector Herrera and Sergio Conceicao struggled to keep up with the new demands.

Trippier has also impressed with the ball with his crossing and set-pieces, earning a recall to Gareth Southgate's England squad after he watched him in La Liga action.

His summer departure from Spurs came after he fell out of favour with Mauricio Pochettino, but the relentless approach demanded by his former boss in north London clearly served him well after the move to Spain.